Herbert Banks
Herbert Ernest Banks (19 June 1874 – 1947)[1] was an English footballer who made over 40 appearances in the Football League, over 20 appearances in the Scottish League and over 40 appearances in the Southern League, scoring over 60 goals in a career as an inside left.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Herbert Ernest Banks | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1874 | ||
| Place of birth | Coventry, England | ||
| Date of death | 1947 (aged 72–73) | ||
| Place of death | Smethwick, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Inside Left | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 72nd Seaforth Highlanders | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1896–1897 | Everton | 2 | (0) |
| 1896–1897 | St Mirren | ?? | (?) |
| 1897–1899 | Third Lanark | 28 | (3) |
| 1899–1901 | Millwall Athletic | 26 | (11) |
| 1901 | Aston Villa | 5 | (0) |
| 1901–1903 | Bristol City | 40 | (18) |
| 1903–1904 | Watford | 19 | (21) |
| 1904–1905 | Coventry City | 18 | (12) |
| 1905–1906 | Stafford Rangers | ?? | (?) |
| – | Veritys A | ||
| National team | |||
| 1901 | England | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Banks played for Everton, St Mirren on loan, Third Lanark, Millwall Athletic, Aston Villa, Bristol City, Watford, Coventry City and Stafford Rangers.[2][3] During his time at Millwall, Banks made an appearance for the English national side, in a 3–0 British Home Championship win against Ireland.[4] At Watford, his goalscoring rate exceeded a goal per game.[5]
References
- "England players: Herbert Banks". englandfootballonline. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- Emms, Steve; Wells, Richard (2007). Scottish League Players' Records 1890–91 to 1938–39. SoccerData. ISBN 978-1-899468-66-9.
- Joyce, Michael (2002). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
- Bert Banks at Englandstats.com, Retrieved 25 September 2018
- Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 30. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.
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